Jan 26, 2022

Margie L. Stephenson , 87, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Beaumont.

Funeral service will be held at Noon, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Rev. Adrian Littlefield and Rev. Carl Vickery will officiate.  Graveside service will be held at...

Jan 23, 2022

Charles Garrison Hooker, was born April 11, 1929 in Carthage ,Texas, the son of the late Eunice Lolette Knight Hooker and Charles Benjamin Hooker. He passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. Charles lived  ninety-two wonderful years, blessed with good health, surrounded by loving families and friends. He was a wonderful...

Jan 20, 2022

Jean Forrest , 76, of Center, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, in Center.

Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Asbury Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County with visitation one hour prior at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Born March 21, 1945, Jean is the...

Jan 18, 2022

Roger Clifton Weaver Sr. , 69, of Center, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in Tyler.

His wishes were to be cremated.

Born October 30, 1952, Roger is the son of Elizabeth Pierce and Elmer Weaver.

He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Smith and John of Center; grandchildren,...

Jan 17, 2022

Jerry Michael Green , 72, of Center, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  A cremation will follow.

Born May 27, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jerry is the son of...

Jan 16, 2022

Joseph Orville Yarbrough , 78, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Center.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Cold Springs Cemetery, FM 95, in Garrison.

Born December 1, 1943, Joseph is the son of Lucille Christopher and Eugene "Shorty" Yarbrough.

He is...

Jan 16, 2022

Janet Shofner Wilburn, 63, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Nacogdoches after a brief battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Oaklawn Cemetery with Brother Hayden Wilkes presiding. A private family viewing will be held at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service in the Watson...

Jan 14, 2022

Charles "Bud" Matlock , 59, of Center, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will follow at Helpenstell Cemetery in Garrison.

Born September...

Jan 13, 2022

Wardlow Lane II, age 81, died Thursday, January 13, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Wardlow was born October 27, 1940, to Sam W. Lane, Sr. and Irene Childs Lane, who predeceased him. He grew up in Austin, Texas, and was a 1958 graduate of Austin High School. He spent many summers in Center, TX, visiting...

Jan 9, 2022

Daniel Jay Miller , 70, of Tenaha, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Tenaha.

Private family memorial will be held.

Born April 14, 1951, in Bowling Green, Ohio, Daniel is the son of Helen Engle and Carl Miller.  He worked for GMC and was most recently a member of First Baptist Church...

Jan 9, 2022

Leonard Darnell "L.D." Eaves , 85, of Center, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in Houston.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Watson & Sons Chapel with...

Jan 5, 2022

Jason Maurice Fulbright, 50, of Center, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in Center.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2022 , at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022...

Jan 4, 2022

In loving memory of Harlon Kenneth Vail (also Papa, Poppop, Uncle V) who passed away January 4, 2022, in Denton, Texas, at the age of 68.

Funeral service will be held 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Chad Hussey will officiate.  Interment will follow...

Jan 2, 2022

Roy Manning Crump Jr. , 57, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, in Joaquin.

Funeral service will be held Noon, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Interment will follow at Truitt Chapel Cemetery in Shelby County.

Born March 2, 1964,...

Jan 2, 2022

Kenneth Lee Campbell Sr. , 80, of Timpson, passed away Sunday January 2, 2022, in Timpson.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2021, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center with eulogy by his valued friend and classmate, Jack Harris. Music will be led by longtime friend and neighbor, Rodney Golden.

Dec 26, 2021

Judith Anne Whitt , 77, of Joaquin, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, in Joaquin.

Memorial service will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.

Judith was born January 23, 1944.  She worked most of her life as a secretary...

Dec 23, 2021

Roe Belrose , 82, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Joaquin First Pentecostal Church with Bro....

Dec 23, 2021

Johnnie Louise Wilburn Snider , 77, of Center, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Center.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation one hour prior.  Bro. Gordon Vaughn will officiate.  Interment will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery in Shelby County....

Dec 23, 2021

Iva B. Parker , 99, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, in Shelbyville.

Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021, Duncan Cemetery in Shelby County with visitation beginning at Noon at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Bro. Edward Whitmire will officiate.

Born June 2, 1922,...

Dec 21, 2021

Mary D. Pitts Hornback , 72, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in Logansport, Louisiana.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 31, 2021, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Carroll Cemetery in Shelby...